Good morning, friends. I've just made myself my second cup of coffee...and I added some delicious flavored cream...Dulce de Leche...not normal for me. Typically I don't like "sweet" coffee...but it's just been that kind of week.

Earlier in the week I received news that a very close friend of mine suffered a brain aneurysm, resulting in surgery. Her prognosis is good...stable...but what an unsettling time it has been for her family and everyone that loves her. I know for a fact that what has kept them this week is their unfailing trust in their heavenly Father. They have built their life's foundation on just that...TRUST...and it has been there...automatically...through it all.

The dictionary definition of trust is:  "assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something". Aren't you thankful for the "someone" we can hold on to? Our Father who loves us unconditionally and never leaves us or forsakes us. When our enemy is attempting to steal, kill and destroy, He is there to bring us abundant life!

Last Sunday Pastor Kris brought such a good and timely Word to us out of Psalm 84. In verse 12 (Amplified) it says, "O Lord of hosts, blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who trusts in You [leaning and believing on You, committing all and confidently looking to You, and that without fear or misgiving]!"

As life comes your way (and it will, like it or not) we need to remember the importance of complete trust in God. I love the way the amplified talks about "leaning" on Him. So when those times come, just picture yourself leaning in to Him...feeling His arms around you...such a safe and secure place to be. And don't forget that true trust means you will have no fear or misgiving.

It's been great chatting...let's do it again soon.

Kathy